ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — A retired police officer is facing charges for allegedly skimming nearly $5,000 from the coin-operated children's rides he was paid to maintain at a North Attleborough mall.

Drew Framson of Norton pleaded not guilty Thursday in Attleboro District Court to stealing $4,900 from by CTM Group of Salem, N.H., and was released on personal recognizance.

The 52-year-old Framson is a retired Falmouth officer.

North Attleborough police say Framson was employed by CTM Group, collecting money and maintaining the rides at the Emerald Square Mall from April until July, when the company reported the missing money to police.

His lawyer tells The Sun Chronicle (http://bit.ly/SZZ0qe ) that Framson intends to fight the allegations.

The lawyer says Framson retired on medical disability after being injured apprehending a felon.